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Boeing Delivers First 777 to Philippine Airlines
EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) today delivered a 777-300ER (Extended Range) to U.S.-based leasing company GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and its customer, Philippine Airlines (PAL). … Continue reading
Airbus trounces Boeing at Dubai Airshow
DUBAI – Airbus on said on Wednesday it has secured an order for six aircraft from Senegal Airlines worth a total of $670 million, taking the European plane maker’s total orders at the Dubai Airshow to $5.3 billion.
Airbus said… Continue reading
Selection Push for MS-21
Irkut, the lead contractor in Russia’s United Aircraft Co., is expected to make key final selections on engines, avionics and flight controls for the MS-21aircraft by Nov. 20. According to industry sources, the move fallows Russian government threats to give… Continue reading
Fokker brand has been internationally renowned for 90 years
Fokker brand has been internationally renowned for 90 years
Stork Aerospace becomes Fokker Aerospace Group
 
Ninety years after Anthony Fokker started the ‘Nederlandsche Vliegtuigenfabriek’ (Dutch aircraft factory), the market presence of the unique Fokker name and brand will be… Continue reading
Hawker Beechcraft Receives Major Aircraft Order from Saudi Arabia Government Agency
Order for 12 aircraft ranges from Hawker 900XP to King Air C90GTi
DUBAI, U.A.E. (Nov. 18, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced the sale and delivery of 12 aircraft to the Saudi Arabia Presidency of Meteorology and Environment… Continue reading
Boeing Laser Systems Destroy Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Tests
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 18, 2009 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] in May demonstrated the ability of mobile laser weapon systems to perform a unique mission: track and destroy small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
During the U.S. Air Force-sponsored tests… Continue reading
Contract worth EUR 600 million to the Finmeccanica Group for the support of the Italian Air Force Typhoon fleet
Atlantis Arrives at ISS
Hatches between space shuttle Atlantis and the International Space Station were opened at 1:28 p.m. EST, signifying an end after 80 days to Nicole Stott’s time as an Expedition 20/21 flight engineer. Now an STS-129 mission specialist, Stott will have… Continue reading
First Boeing 747-8 Freighter Leaves Paint Hangar
Boeing (NYSE: BA) moved the first 747-8 Freighter out of the paint hangar in Everett, Wash., Tuesday night sporting a special “light” livery.
Painted white with blue accents, the 747-8 Freighter unveiled a new twist on the Boeing Commercial Airplanes… Continue reading
Airbus wins commitments worth USD 5.3 billion at Dubai Air Show
During the 2009 Dubai Air Show, Airbus announced commitments across its broad product range covering a total of 33 aircraft, valued at over US$5.3 billion. These commitments include firm orders for 15 aircraft worth more than US$3.6 billion, plus memorandum… Continue reading
Senegal Airlines makes commitment for A320s and A330s
Senegal Airlines, the new national carrier of the Republic of Senegal, which is majority owned by the Senegalese private sector, has signed a letter of intent to purchase four A320 family aircraft and two A330s. The airline, which will replace… Continue reading
AgustaWestland North America Awarded U.S. Navy Contract
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is please to announce that AgustaWestland North America (AWNA) was recently awarded a $17.35 million U.S. Navy contract to provide depot level maintenance on three Egyptian Mk-2 variant H-3 helicopters. The contract provides full funding for… Continue reading